Without natural boundaries to control development, it’s fair to say Atlanta is more of a region than a city. Yet for all its sprawl and suburbanization, there is a lovely […]
The 5 best walks in Belgium: historical hikes, coastal circuits, and the fabled Grande Randonnée 56
The scenic walking paths of Belgium take you along dune-covered northern coastlines, up to misty heathlands in the east and through dense forests of the Ardennes. No matter where you […]
Discover Malta’s best gardens, parks and nature reserves
Malta is the European Union’s most densely populated country – yet visitors will find plenty of opportunities to explore the alluring natural environment here. Stroll amid the architectural splendor of urban […]
Scotland’s national parks are the highlands you’ve always imagined
Although Scotland has no shortage of protected areas, from national nature reserves to marine sanctuaries, only two reserves are designated as national parks – Loch Lomond and the Trossachs and the […]
Top things to do in Bend, Oregon, from climbing volcanoes to surfing the river
Choosing what to do in Bend, Oregon, could almost be considered a burden. With so many options for exploring the great outdoors and plenty to discover in town, it’s tough […]
The 8 best parks in Las Vegas
In this 24/7 city where it’s possible to spend your entire visit at your hotel, many visitors won’t wander far from their expensive accommodations, lavish pool bar, mesmerizing casino floor, […]
The best national parks in Greece for wildlife and wilderness
To visit one of Greece’s national parks is to see the country at its most wild and dramatic. The country’s first park, Mount Olympus, was established in 1938, and there […]
Finland’s best road trips: lakes, Lapland and local delicacies (think reindeer)
With its vast landscape of pine forests and silvery lakes, fringed by a coastline dotted with thousands of islands, Finland was made for road trips. Travelers following open roads through […]
6 day trips from San Diego that show off the full variety of California
Surf-bathed San Diego may be the living image of the California coast, but you don’t have to drive far to find a very different California of country towns, mountains and […]
8 of the best surf spots in the Caribbean: turquoise waves and paradise beach breaks
The Caribbean might be best known for its beryl-blue lagoons and palm-stooped beaches, its honeymoon hotels and reggae-echoing jerk towns, but it’s also something of an undiscovered surfing mecca. The Caribbean […]